Arizona tenants are protected by the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (ARLTA), which sets rules for deposits, repairs, notice, and eviction. Most disputes between landlords and tenants come down to whether one side followed the written-notice steps the statute requires. Here's what those steps look like.
ARS §33-1321 caps non-refundable fees and refundable deposits combined at 1.5 times the monthly rent. The landlord must return what's owed within 14 business days after you move out and request it in writing.
If essential services like heat, water, or AC fail, ARS §33-1364 lets you give 5 days' written notice and seek substitute housing or repair-and-deduct. For other material breaches, the notice is 10 days.
Non-payment requires a 5-day notice; lease violations require 10 days to cure; material non-compliance affecting health and safety can be as short as immediate. Even after notice, the landlord must file a Special Detainer action and win in court.
Lockouts, utility shutoffs, and removing your belongings without a court order are prohibited by ARS §33-1367 — and you can recover two months' rent plus actual damages.
If you rent a lot in a mobile-home park, ARS Title 33 Chapter 11 (the Mobile Home Parks Residential Landlord and Tenant Act) controls — not the regular ARLTA. The notice and rent-increase rules are different.
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